Chris Lombardi puts defense and security under the spotlight, as he shares his takes on recent NATO and EU cooperation and provides insight into the company’s own long-term strategic partnerships in Europe.

Three trends are currently driving the global electricity sector: decarbonization, decentralization and differentiation. Utilities are making significant contributions to mitigate carbon emissions, while a technology revolution is …

Labour (S&D), Malta’s governing party, performed strongly in the elections, winning over 50% of the votes and securing three of the country’s six seats. It is the first time a ruling party has won the European Parliament elections, and Prime Minister Joseph Muscat said the results were better than expected. The other seats were won by the Nationalist Party (EPP).

Monday 26 May, 11:00: Alfred Sant, who led the Maltese Labour Party’s campaign against EU membership, is heading to the European Parliament. Sant, a former prime minister, was the only candidate to be elected outright after the first count of votes. Labour is a very different beast under current leader Joseph Muscat, a former MEP.
Roberta Metsola of the Nationalist Party, an MEP since 2013, is almost certain to join Sant in the European Parliament.

Sunday 25 May, 17:00: Prior to the final results of the elections, Malta’s ruling Labour Party (S&D) claimed an unexpectedly strong victory with a majority of almost 54%. Prime Minister Joseph Muscat said that the result was “better than expected” and that it is “the first time in Malta that a ruling party had won a European Parliament election.” Voting in Malta took place on 24 May.